Navigating Confidence and Collaboration in Robotics

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between student drive coaches and adult mentors in robotics competitions, focusing on the interplay of ego, confidence, and personal growth. It highlights the necessity of collaboration and social accountability in education, contrasting the structured environment of competitions with the challenges of real-world learning. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding one's self-worth and the nuanced differences between ego, self-esteem, and self-confidence in driving motivation and success.